A hit and run accident can be both confusing and frustrating for a victim. These feelings are particularly true if you have suffered serious personal injuries. Car accidents happen fast, and you may not have been able to identify the person driving or the vehicle that hit you. What is worse is that you might have significant personal injuries and property damage, as well as lost wages. When another driver who fled the scene of an accident that caused you injuries has upended your life, you need legal representation that can fight back.
At Schlacter Law, we represent victims and their families who have been wronged in hit and run accidents. Our hit and run lawyer knows how frustrating it can be to be injured due to the actions of others who run away from their legal obligations. We have recovered millions of dollars for our clients, including $1,625,0000, $825,000, $800,000, $790,000 and $775,000 in just car accident cases alone. We offer a FREE consultation and, if we accept your case, we will aggressively pursue your case, which may include hiring industry-leading professionals and experts. We only get paid if we recover compensation for you. Call our award-winning team by dialing (305) 999-1111 or fill out a free case evaluation to discover what our hit and run accident lawyer at Schlacter Law can do for you and how much your case can be worth. You can always speak with our lawyer.
A hit and run accident is not the same as a normal car accident. Hit and run accidents are challenging cases to handle because oftentimes the defendant is not immediately known. Due to the unknown factor, it can be unclear who to go to for your serious injuries and what insurance company to talk to. However, our trained and experienced legal team knows how to investigate and gather the evidence necessary to hold negligent motorists responsible.
Our process includes completing the following tasks for you:
If you have been involved in a hit and run accident, take these steps to protect yourself and document the incident:
If you have been hit by a driver who fled the scene and caused you or a loved one injuries, you may have questions about how to pay for your medical bills and car repairs. Even if you are unable to identify the other driver, you may have a claim for uninsured motorist coverage. This coverage is insurance under your own insurance policy which steps into the shoes of a driver who is uninsured or underinsured, including a hit and run driver who is never identified. These claims are challenging and should always be handled by an experienced car accident lawyer.
Leaving the scene of an accident is a crime. Despite this fact, far too many hit and run accidents still occur and leave victims without many options. The best option a victim always has is to call a hit and run lawyer, such as our lawyer at Schlacter Law. We take cases on a contingency basis, which means you only pay us if we win. There is no risk to ask us to investigate your claim in a hit and run case. If we accept your case, we will investigate to determine who caused your injuries and hold them accountable.
If you were injured in a hit and run car accident or if a loved one was wrongfully killed, call our hit and run accident lawyer at Schlacter Law for a FREE consultation and strategy session to learn what your case may be worth and how we can start protecting your rights to compensation today.
If you believe that the defendant in your hit and run accident was a state or municipal government worker, make sure to tell law enforcement and your attorney immediately. This is because most agencies have strong record-keeping requirements for vehicle damage and, even if the defendant driver did not record it, most agencies regularly inspect their vehicles for damage. This means that the defendant driver is not always the only person using or inspecting the vehicle. There may be agency documents which demonstrate the damage to the vehicle that can corroborate your claim.
Immediately, do not wait. Hit and run cases are very difficult to begin with. Although you have four years to commence an action for injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident, you need to immediately advise your insurance carrier of a hit and run to start an investigation. Never delay a hit and run accident.
While you may need to hire a private investigator, hire an attorney first. This is because a hit and run attorney may be able to do the investigation for you and save you money in the process. If a hit and run case is proving to be exceptionally difficult, a hit and run lawyer may hire a trusted private investigator. But it is always best to rely on an experienced attorney’s advice on how to proceed after a hit and run accident.